Evacuation
- Designer Vladimír Suchý
- Publisher Delicious Games , Arrakis Games , Fox in the Box , Intrafin Games , Jumping Turtle Games
- Illustration Michal Peichl
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
In Evacuation, you race against time to relocate your economy and population from a dying planet to a new one. Over four rounds, you select actions, build production, and move along an orbital track. Resources cannot be mixed between planets, requiring careful planning. The competition and shrinking income on the old planet create tense and strategic gameplay.
Who Is This Game For?
This game targets experienced eurogamers aged 12 and up who enjoy complex hand management and economic optimization. With a playtime of about 150 minutes, it demands patience and some prior board game experience. It also includes a solo mode. It's less suited for casual family play due to its complexity and length.
How It Works
Players choose actions from their player board and, in the expert variant, add cards to combine multiple actions. The sum of action values affects end-of-round bonuses and moves your marker on an orbital track. You must gradually dismantle your economy on the old planet and build it anew on the new one, while strictly managing separate resources. Victory comes from reaching production goals or highest score after four rounds.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Vladimír Suchý, Evacuation was nominated in 2023 for the Golden Geek Heavy Game of the Year and Meeples Choice Award. Its unique blend of hand management with pick-up-and-deliver mechanics in a sci-fi evacuation theme stands out. Modular play options add variety and replayability.
Awards
2023
- 2024 Bulgarian Board Game Awards Expert Game of the Year — Nominated
- 2023 Meeples Choice Award — Nominated
Pro
- Innovative mix of hand management and pick-up-and-deliver
- Includes solo mode
- Thematically strong sci-fi evacuation scenario
- Modular game options for variety
Contra
- Lengthy playtime around 150 minutes
- Complex mechanics require learning
- Less suitable for families with younger children
Setting & Atmosphäre
Set in a near future where the sun is destroying Earth, players must evacuate their populations and factories to a new planet to survive.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Plan your actions ahead and carefully manage resources separately to avoid costly mistakes.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Yes, Evacuation includes a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A game lasts about 150 minutes plus setup time.
What prior experience do I need?
It's a complex eurogame with hand management, so some experience with similar games is helpful.
How does this compare to similar games?
Evacuation uniquely combines hand management and pick-up-and-deliver mechanics in a sci-fi setting with modular options.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to its complexity and length, it's better suited for experienced players aged 12 and up rather than casual family play.
What mechanic makes it special?
The combination of hand management with pick-up-and-deliver and highest-lowest scoring is central.
Fazit
Evacuation is recommended for gamers who enjoy deep economic strategy and sci-fi themes. The long playtime and tactical depth require focus and strategic planning.
